Finding the Third Proportional to 38,477,878 and 84,651,244
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Solution
The third proportional to 38,477,878 and 84,651,244 is: 186,232,544.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
38,477,878 : 84,651,244 = 84,651,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
38,477,878/84,651,244 = 84,651,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
38,477,878x = 84,651,244 × 84,651,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
38,477,878x = 7,165,833,110,747,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 7,165,833,110,747,536/38,477,878 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 186,232,544.08
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